A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4086542 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4088467 epoch_slot_no: 6067 block_no: 4086365 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2582 time: 2020-04-27 07:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf6dae94bbebff0db9cb8a089ee81c2435151c36f7698f2e8b9ea4765c0a3ecdBlock Operator
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